As Affliction Entertainment continues the build-up for the organization’s second outing, “Day of Reckoning,” on Jan. 24 in Anaheim, Calif., the group is allowing free viewing of its first event “Banned,” in its entirety.

The live stream begins at 9 p.m. EST/ 6 p.m. PST on Sunday night on Affliction’s official website.

During the stream, which will also be hosted here on MMAjunkie.com (www.mmajunkie.com), Affliction Vice President Tom Atencio and longtime MMA referee and Affliction commentator “Big” John McCarthy will be available in a chat room for live commentary and Q&A.

The July event “Banned,” also held in Anaheim, Calif., featured the crowning of WAMMA’s first heavyweight champion when Fedor Emelianenko dismantled former UFC heavyweight champion Tim Sylvia in just 36 seconds.

Despite the success of the widely praised card, Affliction has since come under heavy fire by fans and media alike. A $2.1 million gate for “Banned,” coupled with a $3.3 million official payroll for the event, led many to question the financial future of the promotion.

Recent concerns have also been addressed regarding ticket sales for Saturday’s “Day of Reckoning” event, though Atencio has repeatedly refuted the validity of the rumors of as few as 1,500 tickets having been sold as recently as one week ago.

In anticipation of “Day of Reckoning,” featuring a WAMMA heavyweight title match between Emelianenko and former UFC champion Andrei Arlovski, watch “Affliction: Banned” in its entirety — and chat with Tom Atencio and “Big” John McCarthy — right here beginning at 9 p.m. EST/6 p.m. PST.

MMAjunkie.com was on hand for Affliction’s debut event, “Banned.” For complete coverage of the event, check out the “Banned” page in the MMA Events section of MMAjunkie.com.

And for up-to-date coverage of the Jan. 24 “Affliction: Day of Reckoning,” stay tuned to the “Day of Reckoning” page in the MMA Rumors section of MMAjunkie.com.

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